Names Starting With A
GirlGreek#245 in 2025
Anastasia
Anastasia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “resurrection.” It ranked #245 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
an-ah-STAY-zhah
meaning & origin
The name Anastasia means “resurrection.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From the Greek 'anastasis' meaning resurrection or rising up. The name is deeply associated with the Russian Imperial House of Romanov through Grand Duchess Anastasia, whose fate following the 1918 execution of the royal family became one of history's great mysteries.
popularity over time
#2822020
#2682021
#2602022
#2522023
#2452024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #245 |
| 2023 | #252 |
| 2022 | #260 |
| 2021 | #268 |
| 2020 | #282 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Anastasia
- Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanova
- Anastasia (Disney animated film character)
- Anastasia Steele (Fifty Shades of Grey)
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